{"title":"Tony Scherman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\/Tony-Scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Peonies painting Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1950–2023)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis one of the most collected and distinctive Canadian artists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil that is considered one of the most difficult mediums to work in. H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and by his choice of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition of working with this material that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists, including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tony-scherman-jocasta","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"JOCASTA\" 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult medium to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference Goya and Manet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of Scherman's most iconic images - depicting Jocasta - Oedipus' mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst executed as a large-scale canvas, Scherman would recreate the work as a limited edition Gicle print for \"Art with Heart\" in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decade after its creation, the work remains one of Scherman's most recognizable images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare affordable entry point for a young collector interested in Scherman.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGicle print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26\"W 23.5\"H (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36\"W 33.5\"H (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: edition number is different from the example pictured\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":936381153,"sku":"09-14S07-15-S07-16x2-03-17x3-08-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-TonyScherman-Jocasta-3.jpg?v=1571438544"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-bouquet-2001","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"BOUQUET\" AQUATINT, 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult medium to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous figurative subjects (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference Goya and Manet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies are one of Scherman's preferred flowers. He has repeatedly depicted them on canvas, on paper and in graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, an aquatint from a small edition, is a fantastic example of Scherman's aesthetic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare affordable entry point for a young collector interested in Tony Scherman.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquatint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered by the Artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom an edition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33\"H 25\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is sold unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree USA and Canada shipping when purchased online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1244968228,"sku":"03-15\/11-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-6_icon_73f44309-fb89-48dc-92d6-10578525a0aa.jpg?v=1606351027"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-witch-1-1998","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"WITCH #1\" PAINTING, 1995","description":"\u003cp\u003eThroughout his illustrious and dynamic career Tony Scherman (b. 1950) has used classic literature to create striking bodies of work. Some of Scherman's most iconic works are portraits of characters from texts such as The Odyssey or The Seduction of Oedipus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1990's Scherman embarked on a series based on Shakespeare's masterpiece \"Macbeth\" entitled \"Banquo's Funeral\". In this group of paintings \u003cspan\u003eScherman speculates on the narrative that may have unfolded at the funeral service for Banquo...should Shakespeare have included it in the play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThus Scherman creates what can be described as a ‘meta-plot’ – a fiction within fiction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Witches are arguably one of the most famous and memorable elements in Macbeth. Not surprisingly, Scherman has realized these characters not only in the mid 1990's but again in 2005. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe depicts the Witches as a single woman at three different points in her life; youth, motherhood and finally aged. This work, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe study for Witch #1 is an overtly erotic depiction of this woman with her open mouth, cherry red lips and her neck arched backwards...suggesting pleasure, seduction or ecstasy...or something menacing? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman's recent works, notably the series \"Difficult Women\" have depicted controversial, inspirational female figures. This work, nearly 20 years old, is a paradigm of his practice in both form and content. Scherman is one of the few living artists working \u003c\/span\u003ein encaustic (one of the most difficult medium to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(The McMichael Canadian Art Collection recently acquired four large Scherman paintings which are currently on display) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Study for Banquo's Funeral: Witch #1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil and encaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, titled and dated verso by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\"H 24\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":25540390728,"sku":"09-16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman-Witch_01.jpg?v=1571438563"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-anniversary-2009","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"ANNIVERSARY\" 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvocative and sensual, this sublime Tony Scherman work on paper is an excellent example of his command of encaustic and his unique aesthetic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his illustrious and dynamic career Tony Scherman (b. 1950) has create striking bodies of work that often portray the female form; sometimes characters from history or literature or contemporaries that delight or intrigue him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman's recent works, notably the series \"Difficult Women\" have depicted controversial, inspirational female figures. This work, which predates the series by a few years, is a paradigm of his practice in both form and content. Scherman is one of the few living artists working \u003c\/span\u003ein encaustic (one of the most difficult medium to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(The McMichael Canadian Art Collection recently acquired four large Scherman paintings which are currently on display) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (\"Anniversary\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil and encaustic on vellum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.5\"H 21\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22\"H 27\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27753245841,"sku":"11-16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman_01.jpg?v=1571438566"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-tabletop-1986","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"TABLETOP\" 1987","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat appears to be at first glance, an abstraction reminiscent of Gerhard Richter's, on deeper inspection the work reveals itself to be a depiction of one of Tony Scherman's favorite motifs: the tiered dessert plate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere it realized in a deep highly textured navy, amongst a palette of canary yellow and violet. The tiered dessert plate is a symbol of decadence and Baroque grandeur. But in this work, the plates appear to be empty,perhaps at an abandoned table. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandness of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his impressive technique of painting with encaustic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work on paper, is a fine example of Scherman's mastery of encaustic and a paradigm of his work in the 1980's (when his palette was more colorful)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(The McMichael Canadian Art Collection recently acquired four large Scherman paintings which are currently on display) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (\"Tabletop\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil and encaustic on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitialed and dated by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30.5\"H 22.5\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38.5\"H 30.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28032149393,"sku":"12-16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman-Tabletop_01.jpg?v=1571438566"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-my-mummy-jocasta-2004","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"MY MUMMY JOCASTA\" 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in the highly temperamental medium of encaustic, which is a wax-based paint equivalent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, which depicts Oedipus' mother\/lover Jocasta in carnal ecstasy, comes from one of the artist's most recognizable series, The Seduction of Oedipus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Oedipus Rex\" is an ancient text by Sophocles that recounts the brutal and carnal stories of this sinister and tragic royal family. Since its publication nearly 2500 years ago, it has inspired an astonishing number of interpretations by an array of artists ranging from Ingres to Ralph Fiennes to Voltaire. Scherman has repeatedly visited these characters over the course of his career.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/tony-scherman-jocasta?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7423ee1dc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Tony  Scherman Jocasta\"\u003eClick here to see another example of Scherman's Jocasta \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic giclée print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Jocasta and Oedipes The Meaning of Antigone\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44\"H 36\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is sold unframed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35962734149785,"sku":"09-2020","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman-My-Mummy-Jocasta-2004-icon.jpg?v=1599633389"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-lips-2004","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"ARCANA MUNDI\" 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in the highly temperamental medium of encaustic, which is a wax-based paint equivalent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre. This work \"Arcana Mundi\" (which translates from the latin as \"Secrets of the Universe\") could be an extract from a Caravaggio heroine - ready to divulge something profound...or something sensual.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic giclée print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated 19 by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Arcana Mundi\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 31\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34\"W 36\"H (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35986268717209,"sku":"09-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman-Arcana-Mundi-2019-icon.jpg?v=1599633056"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-lady-macbeth-2019","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"LADY MACBETH\" 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. Scherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference art history's masters, ranging from Goya to Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's muses are the grande dames of mythology, history and literature. Lady Macbeth, is one of the most fascinating and manipulative women in Shakespeare's oeuvre. Not surprisingly this character has inspired Scherman throughout the years. In this sensual and gentle depiction, Lady Macbeth appears more like one of Degas' Bathers rather than a scheming and sleepwalking royal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman's fine prints do not come to market frequently. This piece is a rare affordable entry point for a young collector interested in Scherman.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the artist's work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtching \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.5\"H 13.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35986360139929,"sku":"09-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman-Lady-Macbeth-1999-icon2.jpg?v=1599700598"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-peonies-encaustic-2003","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"PEONIES\" ENCAUSTIC, 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. The artist is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of beeswax, oil and pigment (one of the most difficult medium to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous figurative subjects (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference the titans of figurative painting ranging from Goya to Manet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies are one of Scherman's preferred flowers. He has repeatedly depicted them on canvas, on paper and in graphics. The flowers are voluminous, intricate and balance boldness and fragility. While peonies are a large flower, surrounded by deeply lobed leaves, they have a notoriously short blooming season of only about 7 days. Perhaps this is what makes them so special (and poetic) - while they are exceptionally impressive they are also extremely ephemeral. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic. Rich, textured layers of brushwork create a sumptuously colored composition highlighting the subjects' beauty. While in recent years, many of Scherman's work have strikingly dark backgrounds, evocative of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e. In this work his palette is flipped and the background is a mix of chartreuse, robin egg blue and gray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday Tony Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Peonies\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncaustic on paper, mounted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18\"H 24\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37183560155289,"sku":"11-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-2_icon_6a7c9a21-3f74-4155-92d8-bd84e435d3d9.jpg?v=1606489309"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-ballet-2003","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"BALLET\", 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult medium to work in) a mix of oil with wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference the canonized artists who propelled painting ranging from Goya to Manet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career Scherman has created a striking body of work that often portrays the female form; including characters from history or literature of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman's recent works, notably the series \"Difficult Women\", have depicted controversial and inspirational female figures. This work, which predates the series by a few years, is a paradigm of his practice in both form and content...yet is a rare work on paper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday Tony Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Last Ballet Class of Eva Braun's\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil and encaustic on wax paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the Artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36\"H 30.5\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37183681495193,"sku":"11-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-7_icon_cc06a415-fb5d-411a-9ce8-5bc9e7b4e2dd.jpg?v=1607434260"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-landscape-medium-2003","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"LANDSCAPE\" MONOPRINT, 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in the highly temperamental medium of encaustic, which is a mix of beeswax and pigment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous images (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and a very rare depiction of an Italianate landscape. The rich texture contributes to a sumptuously moody and atmospheric natural landscape punctuated by three trees. The looming figure-like tree's in black against a background of wispy tangerine adds a dreamy, evocative effect to the work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare affordable entry point for a young collector interested in Tony Scherman.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tangerine Landscape\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonoprint with hand-coloring\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered 1\/1 by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22\"H 30\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37183751487641,"sku":"11-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-5_icon_4898c696-c65e-4e0f-a9b2-717489a71eb1.jpg?v=1608556750"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-grace-kelly-1999","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"GRACE KELLY\" MONOTYPE, 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. Scherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference art history's masters, ranging from Goya to Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrace Kelly is one of the most legendary female stars of the 20th century. Beautiful, blonde and poised, she was the epitome of 50's\/60's glamour. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKelly quickly became a major Hollywood screen and style star after landing her first film role in 1951. Within four years she starred in numerous films with cinema's elite, including starring in three Hitchcock films. She further captivated the world with her real-life fairytale by becoming royalty.  Not even the venerable Hitchcock could convince one of his favorite \"icy blonde\" muses to return to acting \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eafter she married Prince Rainer III in 1956, becoming Princess of Monaco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this tender, Delft-colored portrait, Grace Kelly appears regal with her signature coiffed blonde hair and an elegant pearl necklace. Almost a third of Kelly's face appears shadowed, slightly distorting her features and hinting at mysteries concealed behind her veneer of perfection. Scherman also painted Kelly in 2000 in an even darker hued, moody portrait titled \u003cem\u003eThe Other Grace Kelly.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman's unique prints do not come to market frequently. This work is a rare affordable entry point for a young collector interested in Tony Scherman.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the artist's work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Grace Kelly\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtching\/monotype, 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, titled, dated, and numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditioned \"SP 1\/1\" (studio proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17\"H 20.75\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37619387039897,"sku":"12-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-4_icon_a1e65a65-930a-4e6e-a44e-4b09b45fd3b12.jpg?v=1609631410"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-monotype-2000","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"FRUIT\" MONOPRINT, 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous figurative subjects (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference Goya and Manet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman has repeatedly depicted florals and still life motifs on canvas and paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic fruit still life is a fantastic example of Scherman's aesthetic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare affordable entry point for a young collector interested in Tony Scherman.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the artist's work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (\"Fruit\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonoprint\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, circa 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered \"1\/1\" by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25\"H 27.5\"W (work)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree USA and Canada shipping when purchased online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37699041394841,"sku":"01-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-1_icon_e3506b88-18f8-45ed-8692-b28a76162f66.jpg?v=1610120815"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-brigitte-bardot-1999","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"BRIGITTE BARDOT\" ETCHING, 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. Scherman's sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference art history's masters, ranging from Goya to Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrigitte Bardot (b. 1934), also  known by her initials of B.B., is a legendary French actress and international sex symbol. Bardot first began acting as a teenager and rapidly rose to prominence in French cinema. By portraying sexually liberated characters with hedonistic ways (and occasional nudity), Bardot became a worldwide sex symbol in the late 1950's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1960's Bardot's global popularity helped introduce French New Wave cinema to the world. 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This work is a rare affordable entry point for a young collector interested in Tony Scherman.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the artist's work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"B.B.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, circa 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtching\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and titled \"BB\" by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique trial print\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20\"H 16.25\"W (sheet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24.5\"H 20.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The artist's studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37699121774745,"sku":"01-21","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Brigitte-Bardot-1998_icon_f8c76621-03de-490c-9797-706c60476276.jpg?v=1624715540"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-la-sale-autrichienne-1998","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"LA SALE AUTRICHIENNE\" 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvocative and sensual, this sublime Tony Scherman work on paper is an excellent example of his command of encaustic and his unique aesthetic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his illustrious and dynamic career Tony Scherman (b. 1950) has created striking bodies of work that depict the female form; characters from history, literature or contemporaries that delight or intrigue him. He frequently references the canonized artists who propelled the history of painting ranging from Goya to Manet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman's recent works, notably the series \"Difficult Women\" have depicted controversial, inspirational female figures. 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Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work \"Simone as Slave\" is from Scherman's series \"About 1865\", \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecentred around the American Civil War. Scherman's full-canvas encaustic paintings carry the weight of his meditations on the moral heart of the civil war - racism and slavery. Within the series Scherman included portraits of confederate soldiers, animals (wild or slaughtered), a Klansman's white hood, confederate generals, and portraits of black women in slavery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Simone as Slave\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2006-2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated 19 by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2006-2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 31\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34\"W 36\"H (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37866302996633,"sku":"01-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Simone-as-Slave_01.jpg?v=1611270763"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-peaches-encaustic-painting-2000","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"PEACHES\" PAINTING, 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. He has repeatedly depicted them on canvas, on paper, and in graphics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis luminous depiction of peaches is a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and technique. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDelicate licks of color illuminate the peaches and their foliage creating a sense of verisimilitude and desire from across the room. Rich, textured layers of brushwork create a sumptuously colored composition that evokes old master paintings. M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eany of Scherman's works from the turn of the millenium have this strikingly dark background, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandness of past centuries, both in his subject matter (whether still life or portraitraiture) and his impressive technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition propelled through art history by a diverse number of artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Peaches\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned titled and dated by the artist on verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\"H 24\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26.5\"H 26.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton\/Vancouver\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39847772323993,"sku":"04-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Peaches-2000_icon_fa489c82-fbe9-401c-ac63-116eb4d8b929.jpg?v=1619799329"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-the-coming-good-2018","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"THE COMING GOOD\" 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. \u003c\/span\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic. It is one of the most difficult materials to work with - and the artist's hand mixes a combination of beeswax, oil, and pigment in his studio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeonies are one of Scherman's preferred flowers. He has depicted them on canvas, \u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Peonies on paper Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\/products\/tony-scherman-peonies-encaustic-2003\"\u003eon paper\u003c\/a\u003e, and in \u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Bouquet printmaking Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\/products\/tony-scherman-bouquet-2001\"\u003eprintmaking\u003c\/a\u003e. In this work, Scherman deviates from his traditionally moody palette, reminiscent of chiaroscuro, instead offering a gentle balance of complementary pastel tones as he captures the flower through illusory, circular brushwork. The texture and the form capture the ethereal beauty of the flower and emphasize their transient nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe textured layers in both the foreground and background demonstrate Scherman's mastery of encaustic. His expert layering of this medium creates a multidimensional effect, hiding some leaves while exposing others, ultimately enhancing the air of mystery, the delicateness, and fragrance this piece evokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Coming Good\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned titled and dated by the artist on verso\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20\"H 16\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41226743709849,"sku":"09-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Coming-Good-A-2018_icon_28cb5b9a-29ff-4280-8d49-c043d232d327.jpg?v=1632775305"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-jocasta-blue-2003","title":"TONY SCHERMAN “JOCASTA (BLUE)” 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout his career, Scherman has created a striking body of work that often portrays the female form; including characters from history or 20th-century literature. Within this theme, Scherman often crops images, either focusing on a close-up of the figure or only depicting one or two features, such as in this case, the woman’s lips. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDepicted here is Jocasta - Oedipus' mother, a recurring character in Scherman’s work that he has continued to revisit throughout his career. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/tony-scherman-my-mummy-jocasta-2004\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClick here to see another example of Scherman’s Jocasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContrary to Scherman’s signature palette, this work features velvety shades of deep teal and midnight blue that are intensified with long, smooth strokes of powder blue and cream. The oceanic color scheme is complemented by the oil paper background, a distinct break from Scherman’s characteristically dark backgrounds, which are evocative of chiaroscuro. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOil and mixed media on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned and dated by artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Jocasta - Seduction of Oedipus\" (aka \"Jocasta Blue\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22\"H 24.5\"W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: the studio of Tony Scherman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Page is slightly uneven as per artist's design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42062577238252,"sku":"11-21","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Lips_icon_300be0ea-3876-45a0-9982-2b184c5e7b02.jpg?v=1637093474"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-landscape-x-monoprint-2003","title":"TONY SCHERMAN “LANDSCAPE X” MONOPRINT, 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScherman's brooding and sumptuous images (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis work is a fantastic example of Scherman's mastery as a printmaker. The landscape features heavily textured foliage surrounded by a blank white background, together creating a melancholic, historical atmosphere. Anchored in the middle of the work is a similarly stark path that wraps around the trees, adding an air of mystery to the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis work, a monoprint etching, is a rare affordable entry point for a young collector interested in Tony Scherman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonoprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Landscape X\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, circa 2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e22\"H \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e30\"W \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Tony Scherman Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42062782038252,"sku":"11-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Landscape-X_icon_900453b7-b439-44c0-a043-bfc6ee663cc5.jpg?v=1637097193"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-vendei-encaustic-1998","title":"TONY SCHERMAN “VENDEI” ENCAUSTIC, 1998","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 18\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and celebrated Canadian artists working today. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic – a mix of beeswax, oil, and pigment – which is one of the most difficult mediums to work in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis moody palette and sumptuous subjects, whether contemporary, historical or allegorical, often reference the titans of figurative painting ranging from Goya to Manet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis moody depiction of a single peony is a fantastic example of Scherman’s singular aesthetic and technique. Rich, textured layers of creamy mauve and deep purple are seemingly spontaneous but masterfully controlled, creating a balanced composition that captures the peony’s abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique to this work is the flower’s downward position, showcasing the weight of its head that is supported by a single, delicate stem. While peonies are voluminous and intricate, they have a notoriously short blooming season of about seven days, making them exceptionally impressive and extremely ephemeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada as well as many international museums, including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Vendei” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on wax paper \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19.25”H 18”W (sheet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\"H 26.75\"W \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42148672504044,"sku":"12-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Vendei-Heavy-Peonie-1998_icon_42ed0bf1-0d61-4980-806a-bd552e9ecbd3.jpg?v=1642087649"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-ciao-gaia-2004","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"CIAO GAIA\", 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCaviar20 is excited to be offering this epic Tony Scherman landscape painting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile landscapes are an important part of the artist's oeuvre, they do not come on the secondary market very often. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (1950 -2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Ciao Gaia\" is a fantastic example of Scherman's mastery of encaustic as well as a rare depiction of a landscape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe intricate layers, varying opacity, and remarkably rich texture contribute to a sumptuously elegant and atmospheric Italianate landscape punctuated by two trees. These elegant cypresses emerge from beneath luminous mauve and lemon brushwork adding a dreamy ambiance to the work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman's palette is frequently moody, r\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eeminiscent of chiaroscuro, yet here balances a gentler mix of earth tones and muted pastels. The result is an ethereal, light-bathed composition. We are proud to be including this masterpiece as part of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/toronto20\" title=\"Toronto20 at Caviar20\"\u003eToronto20\u003c\/a\u003e exhibition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Ciao Gaia\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic and oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e32\"H 42\"W \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eSigned, titled and dated verso\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNote: if paying in CAD is preferable, price is $46,000 CAD\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42528983384300,"sku":"03-22","price":33000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-_Ciao-Gaia_-2004_icon_d7c60825-a4eb-4922-a196-1e4ebeb2dcd2.jpg?v=1653584920"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-my-girlfriend-ophelia-2013","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"MY GIRLFRIEND OPHELIA\" 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCaviar20 is excited to be offering this exceptional portrait, completed on a monumental scale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"My Girlfriend Ophelia\" is a fantastic example of Scherman's mastery of encaustic and Ophelia, one of his favorite muses throughout his oeuvre. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe intricate layers, varying opacity, and remarkably rich texture contribute to a sumptuously elegant portrait. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Scherman's palette is frequently moody, featuring dark backgrounds r\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eeminiscent of chiaroscuro, here \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehis palette is flipped, utilizing a gentler mix of earth tones and muted pastels. The result is an ethereal, light-bathed composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOphelia is one of the best-known \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003echaracters in Shakespeare's work. A key figure in Hamlet, she has been considered as a symbol of femininity, despite the obvious stereotypes regarding women and fragility. A noblewoman in Denmark, and a potential bride of Hamlet's, she goes mad and eventually drowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"My Girlfriend Ophelia: The Cream of Denmark\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e42\"H 48\"W \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eSigned, titled, and dated verso\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43050471391468,"sku":"07-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Ophelia_01-icon.jpg?v=1659981818"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-peonies-push-encaustic-1998","title":"TONY SCHERMAN “PEONIES PUSH” ENCAUSTIC MONOPRINT, 2002","description":"\u003cp title=\"Page 18\" class=\"page\"\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and celebrated Canadian artists working today. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic – a mix of beeswax, oil, and pigment – which is one of the most difficult mediums to work in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis deep palette and sumptuous subjects, whether contemporary, historical, or allegorical, often reference the titans of figurative painting ranging from Goya to Manet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis moody depiction of a bouquet of peonies is a fantastic example of Scherman’s singular aesthetic and technique. Rich, textured layers of creamy pastels are met with an intense midnight background, creating a luminous composition that amplifies the peony’s abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique to this work is the unexpected vantage point which seemingly captures the flowers plunging downward, perhaps a result of their weighted blooms. While peonies are voluminous and intricate, they have a notoriously short blooming season of about seven days, making them exceptionally impressive and extremely ephemeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada as well as many international museums, including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e“Untitled (Peonies Push)” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003eCanada, 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003eEncaustic monoprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 18\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003eSigned and editioned A\/P and AP\/1 on verso\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e29.5\"H 30\"W (work)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVery good condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43518818287852,"sku":"11-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_TonyScherman-Peonies-Push_icon_08532cdb-8b53-4456-8ad8-f667ed48a28a.jpg?v=1669326124"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-still-life-a-painting-1994","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"MILAN STILL LIFE\" PAINTING, 1994","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and by his choice of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. He has repeatedly depicted them on canvas, on paper, and in graphics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis luminous depiction of a fruit and flower arrangement serves as a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and technique. Through rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, Scherman expertly depicts a group of downward-facing peonies and a trio of oranges, illuminated by a single and direct light source.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike this piece, m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany of Scherman's works from the turn of the millennium have this strikingly dark background, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Untitled\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40\"H 40\"W (work) \u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47.5\"H 47\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863410966764,"sku":"09-23","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-Untitled-1994_40x36_icon_f8b7b09e-9f7a-4f80-8119-3f66db49e578.jpg?v=1695252983"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-still-life-b-painting-1994","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"BERGAMO STILL LIFE\" PAINTING, 1994","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and the technique of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eencaustic painting . The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature subjects. He has repeatedly depicted them on canvas, on paper, and with printmaking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis luminous depiction of a fruit and flower arrangement serves as a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and masterly technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, Scherman expertly portrays a collection of abundant peonies, a cluster of peaches, and a handful of crimson cherries, all illuminated by a single and direct light source.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike this piece, m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany of Scherman's works from the turn of the millennium have this strikingly dark background, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Untitled\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and dated by artist, verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36\"H 36\"W (canvas)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Evelyn Amis Fine Art (label verso)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863479779564,"sku":"09-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Cavair20_Tony-Sherman-Untitled-1994_40x40_icon_f95b478e-ce89-457b-9d91-68eba9346a71.jpg?v=1695252215"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-peaches-still-life-study-painting-year","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"FRUIT STUDY\" 1993","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and the technique of encaustic painting. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. He has repeatedly depicted them on canvas, on paper, and through printmaking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis luminous depiction of fruit serves as a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and technique. Through rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, Scherman expertly depicts a cluster of peaches, capturing their texture, color and weight. The overall composition has an almost abstract effect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile Scherman's palette is frequently moody, featuring dark backgrounds reminiscent of chiaroscuro, here his palette is flipped, utilizing a softer mix of earth tones. The result is an ethereal, light-bathed composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fruit Still Life Study\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on corrugated board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20\"H 12\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28\"H 21\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43863494983916,"sku":"09-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Fruit-Still-Life-Study_20x12_icon_d413ca86-9606-4786-ade3-b99cb4e108ed.jpg?v=1695311021"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-karen-k-encaustic-monoprint-2002","title":"TONY SCHERMAN “KAREN K.” ENCAUSTIC MONOPRINT, 2016","description":"\u003cp class=\"page\" title=\"Page 18\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\/Tony-Scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and celebrated Canadian artists working today. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic – a mix of beeswax, oil, and pigment – which is one of the most difficult mediums to work in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis deep palette and sumptuous subjects, whether contemporary, historical, or allegorical, often reference the titans of figurative painting ranging from Goya to Manet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is hard to think of another Canadian woman who has been a muse to so many artists. Karen Kain, the internationally adored ballerina, has been painted by numerous artists including Andy Warhol, Charles Pachter and of course Tony Scherman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis moody and elegant depiction of a ballet dancer \"on pointe\" pays homage to Canada's most celebrated dance artists. The result is a fantastic example of Scherman’s singular aesthetic and technique. Rich, textured layers of creamy flesh tones, shades of white, cream and pink are contrasted with Scherman's intense \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echiaroscuro\u003c\/span\u003e background, creating a luminous composition that captures of drama of a dancer spotlit on a dark stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada as well as many international museums, including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e“Karen Kain” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003eCanada, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003eEncaustic \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egiclée\u003c\/span\u003e monoprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 18\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003eSigned, dated and titled by the artist. Additional notations verso. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e29.5\"H 30\"W (work)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e36.75\"H 36.75\"W (framed) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44540514959596,"sku":"03-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman-Karen-KThumbnail.jpg?v=1732302191"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-cream-of-denmark-2013","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"CREAM OF DENMARK\" 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCaviar20 is excited to be offering this exceptional portrait, realized in a extrememly rare pistachio\/pastel green background. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"My Girlfriend Ophelia: The Cream of Denmark\" is a fantastic example of Scherman's mastery of encaustic. Ophelia, the tragic character from Shakespeare's Hamlet, is one of Scherman's favorite muses. One could question whether the artist was haunted by this young woman and her demise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOphelia is one of the best-known characters in Shakespeare's work. A key figure in Hamlet, she has been considered as a symbol of femininity, despite the obvious stereotypes regarding women and fragility. A noblewoman in Denmark, and a potential bride of Hamlet's, she goes mad and eventually drowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Scherman's palette is frequently moody, featuring dark backgrounds r\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eeminiscent of chiaroscuro, here \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehis palette is soft and sumptuous. The result is an ethereal, light-bathed composition. The intricate layers, varying opacity, and remarkably rich texture contribute to a sumptuously elegant portrait. Yet despite these gentler hues there is something unsettled or suspicious in this young woman's regard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"My Girlfriend Ophelia: The Cream of Denmark\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e30\"H 30\"W \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eSigned, titled, dedicated and dated verso\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44540599533804,"sku":"03-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-The-Cream-of-Denmark-2013_icon_c1157ea3-3dde-495f-b645-0f29fc6c4795.jpg?v=1709926892"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-ophelia-2017","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"OPHELIA MINT\" 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of working with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"My Girlfriend Ophelia\" is a fantastic example of Scherman's vision and aesthetic. Ophelia, the tragic character from Shakespeare's Hamlet, is one of Scherman's favorite muses. One could question whether the artist was haunted by this young woman and her demise and he has created a number of different portraits that depict her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOphelia is one of the best-known characters in Shakespeare's work. A key figure in Hamlet, she is considered as a symbol of femininity, despite the obvious stereotypes regarding women and fragility. A noblewoman in Denmark, and a potential bride of Hamlet's, she goes mad and eventually drowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExecuted with delicate overlays of hand-painted encaustic, this monoprint features a rich, moody palette, showcasing Scherman's signature aesthetic. This time, it includes an unexpected (and rare) pistachio and peach accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"My Girlfriend Ophelia\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCanada, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-painted encaustic giclée monoprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSigned and dated 17 by the artist, in addition to date and various notations verso \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e34\"H 28\"W \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567980474604,"sku":"07-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-Ophelia-Mint_icon_46e02bd0-9c6a-42e0-bb8c-fa8c3241f979.jpg?v=1710362920"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-ophelia-raspberry-2017","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"OPHELIA RASPBERRY\" 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of working with encaustic. The artist revived a tradition of working with this material that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"My Girlfriend Ophelia\" (Ophelia Raspberry) is a fantastic example of Scherman's mastery of encaustic and portraiture. Ophelia, the tragic character from Shakespeare's Hamlet, is one of Scherman's favorite muses. One could question whether the artist was haunted by this young woman and her demise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOphelia is one of the best-known characters in Shakespeare's work. A key figure in Hamlet, she has been considered as a symbol of femininity, despite the obvious stereotypes regarding women and fragility. A noblewoman in Denmark, and a potential bride of Hamlet's, she goes mad and eventually drowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhile Scherman's palette is frequently moody, featuring dark backgrounds reminiscent of chiaroscuro, here his palette is soft and luminous. This unique monoprint is enhanced with a hand-painted encaustic overlay. The results are an ethereal, light-bathed composition and compelling portrait. Despite the warm tones of raspberry, peach, and tangerine there is something unsettled or suspicious in this young woman's regard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My Girlfriend Ophelia\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic giclée monoprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e28\"H 32\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e35.25\"H 39\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44568111808748,"sku":"09-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman-Ophelia-Raspberry_Framed_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1732301893"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-peaches-encaustic-giclee-monoprint-2012","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"PEACHES SUPREME\", 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Scherman (b. 1950) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. He has repeatedly depicted them on canvas, on paper, and in graphics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis luminous depiction of peaches is a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and technique. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExecuted with delicate overlays of hand-painted encaustic, this monoprint features swatches of color that illuminate the peaches and their foliage, creating a sense of verisimilitude and desire from across the room. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, textured layers of brushwork create a sumptuously colored composition that evokes old master paintings. M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eany of Scherman's works from the turn of the millennium have this strikingly dark background, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandness of past centuries, both in his subject matter (whether still life or portraiture) and his impressive technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition propelled through art history by a diverse number of artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUntitled \"Peaches Supreme\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted encaustic giclée monoprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDated by the artist, verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30\"H 30\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44568160993516,"sku":"04-21x03-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-Peaches_icon_8da0a908-27dc-4bf5-aa3b-33052701d56c.jpg?v=1710365826"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-frenchie-1989","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"FRENCHIE\" ENCAUSTIC ON PAPER, 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimals portraits make consistent appearances in Scherman's oeuvre. Throughout his career he has applied his distinct approach to a range of wildlife, including wolves, birds, and deer. Less frequently, Scherman would depict domestic animals, creating endearing and delightful portraits of dogs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis untitled work (aka. \"Frenchie\") is a charming example of Scherman's love of animals and his mastery of encaustic. Rendered in a rich, inky black contrasted by a warm neutral background, the artist succinctly depicts this perky French Bulldog through a series of layered brushstrokes. The painting is a light-hearted and pared-back example of Scherman's signature aesthetic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (\"Frenchie\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1989 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitialed and dated 89 by the artist \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.5\"H 26\"W (work) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19.5\"H 30.5\"W (framed) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44577719943404,"sku":"03-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Frenchie-1989_icon_ff223397-7825-4e58-aebe-a167b01d3ee8.jpg?v=1710429919"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-head-encaustic-on-paper-1996","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"HEAD\" ENCAUSTIC ON PAPER, 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist continues a tradition of working with this material, a practice advanced through art history by diverse canonical artists such as Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his illustrious and dynamic career, Scherman created striking portraits portraying heroes from history and culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Head\" serves as an evocative and pared-back example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and subject matter. It is a striking work for it's ambiguity; is this character in torment or ecstasy? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in rich shades of umber and sienna, Scherman depicts the profile of his subject through a series of expressive, layered brushstrokes. The vigorous brushwork muse with their head emphatically thrown back, evoking an ambiguous sense of impassioned dynamism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (\"Head\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on paper \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist, bottom right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.25”H 29.75\"W (work) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29.5\"H 36\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wear to frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45288575533292,"sku":"06-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-Head-1996W_icon_07d51117-86b1-4c5e-8e04-61651e2149aa.jpg?v=1717971713"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-europas-revenge-1999","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"EUROPA'S REVENGE\" ENCAUSTIC ON CANVAS, 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of Europe, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Europa's Revenge\" is a fantastic example of Scherman's mastery of encaustic. The title of this impactful painting alludes to the Greek myth of Princess Europa, the love interest of Zeus, who abducted her while disguised as a bull. Zeus brought her to Crete, where  Princess Europa would eventually take the throne as Queen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBullfighting is a popular theme in Western painting. A variety of diverse artists have explored the subject including Manet, Picasso, Elaine de Kooning and Eric Fischl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow do we explain Scherman's interest in the subject? Based on the title, one might question the artist's interpretation of the bull: does it symbolize seduction or dominance, and if there are impending consequences for its actions. Throughout Scherman's oeuvre he has depicted animals that posses complicated symbols including the hawk, the buck, and both domestic and hunting dogs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn this work Scherman expertly portrays the majestic animal through rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, emphasizing its commanding and mythical aura against a rich ochre background. It is worth mentioning that Scherman only briefly painted warm or gentle monocromatic backgrounds during the late 1990's and early 2000's. This is a dramatic paradigm from this sought-after period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Europa's Revenge\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCanada, 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e48\"H 48\"W (work)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45291598282988,"sku":"08-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-Europas-Revenge-1998_icon_09d31ad6-3e22-4e1d-b44b-75d66d13c80a.jpg?v=1718031384"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-the-deduction-of-oedipus-2001","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"THE SEDUCTION OF OEDIPUS\", 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking in encaustic, the artist continues a practice mastered through art history by diverse canonical artists such as Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his illustrious and dynamic career, Scherman frequently idealized female portraits; characters from antiquity to contemporary pop culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Oedipus Rex\" is an ancient text by Sophocles that recounts the brutal and carnal stories of this sinister and tragic royal family. Since its publication nearly 2500 years ago, it has inspired an astonishing number of interpretations by an array of artists ranging from Ingres to Ralph Fiennes to Voltaire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"The Seduction of Oedipus: Jocasta\" stands out as one of Scherman's most important and iconic motifs. The painting features a close-cropped portrait of a masked Jocasta, Oedipus' mother, a recurring character that Scherman continuously revisited throughout his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman expertly portrays Jocasta with rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, inviting the viewer into her complex inner world through unwavering gaze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"The Seduction of Oedipus: Jocasta\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated by the artist, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e45\"H 48\"W (work)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45292478824684,"sku":"11-24","price":34000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-Masque_icon_1bab3d72-6700-4dad-bbce-31a3567136d0.jpg?v=1718056500"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-baptism-of-bacchus-painting-2017","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"BAPTISM OF BACCHUS\" PAINTING, 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and the technique of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eencaustic painting. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Baptism of Bacchus\" serves as a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and masterly technique. The title of this impactful painting alludes to the mythical rebirth of the Roman god Bacchus, a patron of the arts and guardian of agriculture, wine, and fertility. Throughout history, Bacchus has been depicted with grapes, a symbol of ecstasy, celebration, and abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, Scherman expertly portrays a lustrous arrangement of delicate rose grapes that fill the vertical plane of the canvas. The cluster is illuminated by a single and direct light source that is further \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eintensified by Scherman's signature midnight background, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Baptism of Bacchus\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2017-2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned, titled, and dated by the artist with annotations, verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16\"H 12\"W (work)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882361151724,"sku":"11-24","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Sherman-Baptism-of-Bacchus-2017_icon_a60924df-5303-42df-a2e4-3003e22c8111.jpg?v=1730919566"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-study-for-valencia-2-1994","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"VALENCIA 2\" PAINTING, 1994","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\/Tony-Scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950-2023) is one of the most collected and distinctive Canadian artists. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his choice of subject matter and the technique of encaustic painting. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis luminous best-of-category depiction of fruit serves as a fantastic example of his aesthetic and technique. Through rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, Scherman expertly depicts a cluster of peaches and champagne grapes, capturing their texture, color, and abundance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile Scherman's palette is frequently moody, featuring dark backgrounds reminiscent of chiaroscuro, here his palette is flipped, utilizing a softer mix of earth tones. The result is a sensual, ethereal, light-bathed composition that suggests a bountiful harvest, a late sunset, a celebration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Study for Valencia 2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, titled, and dated by the artist, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30.25\"H 30.25\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882501988588,"sku":"11-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Tony-Scherman-Study-for-Valencia-2-1994_thumbnail.jpg?v=1731081785"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-conversations-with-the-devil-painting-2017","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"CONVERSATIONS WITH THE DEVIL\", 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Peonies painting Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\/Tony-Scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950-2023) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis one of the most collected and distinctive Canadian artists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and by his choice of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. Peonies, in particular, are a recurring  interest for the artist. While voluminous and intricate, the flower has a notoriously short blooming season of about seven days, making them both impressive and extremely ephemeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis luminous depiction of peonies serves as a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and technique. Through rich, textured layers of brushwork, Scherman expertly depicts a pair of abundant peonies with incredible attention to their silken petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pair is illuminated by a single and direct light source that is further intensified by Scherman's signature midnight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebackground, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Conversations with the Devil\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned, dated, and titled by the artist, verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11\"H 14\"W (work) \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882547142892,"sku":"11-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Tony-Scherman-Conversations-with-the-Devil-2017_flowers__thumbnail.jpg?v=1731081729"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-untitled-painting-2007","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"LANDSCAPE 7\", 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCaviar20 is excited to be offering this elegant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman landscape painting Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e landscape painting. \u003c\/span\u003eLandscapes are a quite rare in the artist's oeuvre and they infrequently appear on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 -2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis exemplary work is marked by intricate layers of color and a richly textured surface creating an atmospheric Italianate landscape. A ring of trees commands the composition, their varied hues suggesting the transient shift of the seasons. They form a perimeter around a central pond, which mirrors the luminous shades of mauve and lemon from the commanding sunset above. The result is a dreamy, light-bathed composition with an ethereal glow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Untitled\" (Landscape, 07058)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic and oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSigned, titled, and dated verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e22\"H 30\"W (work)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45885200105708,"sku":"11-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Tony-Scherman-Untitled-Landscape-07058-Encaustic-2007_thumbnail.jpg?v=1731009793"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-eagle-silkscreen-2012","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"EAGLE\" SILKSCREEN, 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and his technique of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal portraits make consistent appearances throughout Scherman's career, applying his distinct approach to a range of wildlife, including wolves, birds, and deer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist is drawn to animals rich with complex symbolism, making his particular interest in the Bald Eagle a striking focal point throughout his oeuvre. While the eagle embodies strength, freedom, and authority, it also serves as an emblem of nationalism, raising questions about the intersection of power and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the majestic bird commands the composition, its profile illuminated and beak turned downward in a striking pose. Its head is the sole detail in focus, and when complemented by a rich ochre background and pared-back details of its plumage, emphasizes the bird's powerful presence and significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEagle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada, 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-based silkscreen print on Fabriano Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered by artist, bottom margin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped, Novak Graphic Inc., verso \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36\"H 28\"W (work) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38\" 30.25 (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46138482950380,"sku":"01-25","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Tony-Scherman-Eagle-2012_thumbnail.jpg?v=1738089355"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-conversations-with-the-devil-silkscreen-2012","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"CONVERSATIONS\" SILKSCREEN, 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Peonies painting Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\/Tony-Scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (1950-2023) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis one of the most collected and distinctive Canadian artists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and by his choice of painting with encaustic. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. Peonies, in particular, are a recurring interest for the artist. While voluminous and intricate, the flower has a notoriously short blooming season of about seven days, making them both impressive and extremely ephemeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis luminous depiction of peonies serves as a fantastic example of Scherman's signature aesthetic and technique. Through his mastery of light, Scherman expertly depicts a bouquet of abundant peonies with incredible attention to their lush petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplayed in a vase, the arrangement is illuminated by a single and direct light source that is further intensified by Scherman's signature midnight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebackground, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Conversations with the Devil: Peonies\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater-based silkscreen print on Arches Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and numbered by the artist, bottom margin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStamped, Novak Graphic Inc., verso \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35\"H 33\"W (image)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44\"H 39\"W (work) \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46138639089900,"sku":"01-25","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20-Tony-Scherman-Conversations-with-the-Devil-Silkscreen-print_Framed_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1738097111"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-ballerina-silkscreen-2012","title":"TONY SCHERMAN “BALLERINA” SILKSCREEN, 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTony Scherman (1950 -2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's sumptuous images (whether contemporary, historical, or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Scherman has created a striking body of work that often portrays the female form; including characters from history or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e20th century literature.  Ballet is a recurring motif within this theme, with works depicting the likes of iconic dancers such as Karen Kain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis work features a lith dancer in motion, embodying the grace and precision of her craft. Scherman’s rich, textured approach captures the strength of the dancer’s movement, her poised stance hinting at an imminent and swift stride. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs with the best of his work, Scherman's masterful use of light infuses the scene with drama, accentuating the elegance of her performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ballerina\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater-based silkscreen on Stonehenge Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned and editioned by the artist, bottom margin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStamped, Novak Graphic Inc., verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom an edition of 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e44\"H 30.25\"W (work) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46138745651436,"sku":"01-25","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Tony-Scherman-Ballerina-2012_thumbnail.jpg?v=1738097631"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-ballet-maximilian-1999","title":"TONY SCHERMAN “SECRET LIFE OF ROBESPIERRE” 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e (b. 1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, frequently executed in encaustic (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's sumptuous images (whether contemporary, historical, or allegorical) reference a range of masters, including Goya and Manet, yet his works are visceral and contemporary. Scherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Scherman has created a striking body of work that often portrays the female form; including characters from history or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e20th century literature.  Ballet is a recurring motif within this theme, with works depicting the likes of iconic dancers such as Karen Kain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis work features a pair of ballet slippers en pointe, showcasing the innate precision of the dancer’s expertise. Scherman’s rich and textured approach captures the strength in the dancer’s movement, her firm stance carefully calculating the next stride. Dense shadows, broken only by the stark negative space on the dancer’s right foot, invite the viewer to imagine what it would be like to witness the dancer’s grace and form up close under theatrical lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Secret life of Robespierre\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAquatint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNumbered, titled, and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdditional signature in the top left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom an edition of 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e38\"H 27\"W (work) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFramed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46272918126828,"sku":"04-25","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Secret-life-of-Robespierre_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1742301954"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-profile-simone-painting","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"PROFILE OF SIMONE\" PAINTING, 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1950 - 2023) is one of the most distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil paint (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eScherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre. While his moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, his works remain visceral and contemporary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is from Scherman's series \"About 1865\", \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentred around the American Civil War. Scherman's full-canvas encaustic paintings carry the weight of his meditations on the moral heart of the civil war - racism and slavery. Within the series Scherman included portraits of confederate soldiers, animals (wild or slaughtered), a Klansman's white hood, confederate generals, and portraits of black women in slavery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Profile of Simone\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2005-06\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated on verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\"H 24\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28.25\"W 28.25\"H (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47285339881708,"sku":"02-26","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-profile_Simone__01.jpg?v=1770414586"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-banquos-funeral-1996","title":"TONY SCHERMAN “BANQUO'S FUNERAL\" 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1950-2023) is one of Canada's the most distinctive artists. He is renowned internationally for his encaustic paintings, a notoriously difficult medium to work in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's allusions to both world and art history, are constants throughout his oeuvre. While his moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, his works remain visceral and contemporary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout his career, Scherman has created a striking body of work that often portrays and considers characters from history or 20th-century literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work on paper comes from Scherman's series \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonyscherman.com\/banquos-funeral\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eBanquo's Funeral\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a sustained meditation on the character of Banquo from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. In this series, Scherman reimagines the aftermath of Banquo’s murder, inventing a funeral that Shakespeare never stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a552d1ca-8c45-4428-9750-1c80788b4e10\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1553\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe works are not literal illustrations but psychological tableaux: fractured, dreamlike scenes that dwell on guilt, memory, and the uneasy persistence of the dead. As in much of Scherman’s practice, the narrative is pared down to charged fragments — faces, gestures, ceremonial details — allowing the historical and theatrical subject to feel immediate, intimate, and disquietingly present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1553\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis work on paper depicts a feeling present at the funeral. It could be Banquo's soul leaving his body, or a distressed guest in anguish. With blue, teal, and red hues fading into a textured page, this work is hauntingly enticing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1553\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1553\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Banquo's Funeral\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCanada, 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOil and mixed media on wax paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned, dated, and titled in pencil, lower edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23\"H 17.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324243788012,"sku":"02-26","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Banquo-1996_01.jpg?v=1771626401"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-honey-dew-encaustic-2001","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"HONEYDEW\" ENCAUSTIC, 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and the technique of encaustic painting. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. This lovely composition serves as a fantastic example of his aesthetic and technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, Scherman expertly portrays a lustrous arrangement of fruit that fill and fall around a circular vessel. The cluster is illuminated by a single and direct light source that is further \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintensified by Scherman's signature midnight background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, textured layers of brushwork create a sumptuously colored composition that evokes the Old Master paintings. M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany of Scherman's works from the turn of the millennium have this strikingly dark background, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUntitled (Honeydew)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSigned and dated, verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30.25\"H 30.25\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eThe Sable-Castelli Gallery Limited, Toronto, ON\u003cbr\u003ePrivate Collection, Ontario\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538859901164,"sku":"04-26","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Cavia20_Tony-Scherman-fruit-bowl_01.jpg?v=1776785634"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-m-d-priest-as-mummy-jocasta-2002","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"M.D. PRIEST AS MUMMY JOCASTA\" 2002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is internationally renowned for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and the technique of encaustic painting. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre. This painting portrays a subject that Scherman continually revisited: The Seduction of Oedipus. From his \u003cem\u003eUnthinkable Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e series, the work depicts Oedipus' mother\/lover Jocasta in forbidden ecstasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Oedipus Rex\" is an ancient text by Sophocles that recounts the brutal and carnal stories of this sinister and tragic royal family. Since its publication nearly 2500 years ago, it has inspired an astonishing number of interpretations by an array of artists ranging from Ingres to Ralph Fiennes to Voltaire. Scherman has repeatedly visited these and other historical characters over the course of his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"M.D. Priest as Mummy Jocasta\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Unthinkable Thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCanada, 2002-03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitled and signed, lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitled, signed, and dated, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30\"H 30\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33\"H 33\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538924028140,"sku":"04-26","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-M.D.-as-Mummy-Jocasta-2002_01.jpg?v=1776457680"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-rosa-parks-2013-15","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"ROSA PARKS\" 2013-15","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\" title=\"Tony Scherman Caviar20\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1950 - 2023) is one of the most distinctive Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax and oil paint (one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman's allusions to both history, and the history of visual art, are constants in his oeuvre. While his moody palette and sumptuous portraits (whether contemporary, historical or allegorical) reference a range of masters, his works remain visceral and contemporary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and the technique of encaustic painting. The artist is continuing a tradition, of working with this material, that has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis captivating portrait depicts American civil rights activist Rosa Parks. The work is from Scherman's \u003cem\u003eDifficult Women\u003c\/em\u003e series, in which Scherman shows women of principle or determination who be described as \"difficult;\" A label that–as he points out–is rarely applied to men. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, textured layers of brushwork create a sumptuously colored composition that evokes the Old Master paintings. M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany of Scherman's works from the turn of the millennium have this strikingly dark background, evocative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe series encompasses depictions of both historic and modern women, including Mary Magdalene, Simone de Bouvoir, Malala, Elizabeth I, the Last Witch of Salem, and an Unknown Suffragette, among others. Many of the haunting canvases were worked on for several years, until the artist felt he had captured his subject's essence. Scherman highlights that many of the paintings should not feel entirely finished, as the figures' stories cannot be contained. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScherman’s work can be found in nearly every public collection in Canada, as well as many international museums including LACMA (Los Angeles) and Centre Pompidou (Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rosa Parks\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada, 2013-15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncaustic on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated, titled by the artist on verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60\"H 54\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e71\"H 65\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tony Scherman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538964955372,"sku":"04-26","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Tony-Scherman-Rosa-Parks-2013_01.jpg?v=1776461571"},{"product_id":"tony-scherman-neros-birthday-encaustic-2017","title":"TONY SCHERMAN \"NERO'S BIRTHDAY\" ENCAUSTIC, 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/tony-scherman\"\u003eTony Scherman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1950-2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work in encaustic (a mix of wax and oil, one of the most difficult mediums to work in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherman frequently alludes to the grandeur of past centuries, both in his subject matter and the technique of encaustic painting. The artist is continuing the tradition of working with this medium, which has been propelled through art history by a diverse number of canonical artists including Pieter Claesz, Caravaggio, and Cézanne. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis artwork, Nero's Birthday, depicts a piece of shortcake, and references the third Roman emperor, Nero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStill lifes are one of Scherman's signature motifs. This delicious composition serves as a fantastic example of his aesthetic and technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough rich, textured layers of brushwork and delicate licks of color, Scherman expertly portrays a decadent section of shortcake. The berry-filled delicacy is illuminated by a single direct light source that is further \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintensified by Scherman's signature midnight background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMany of Scherman's works have this strikingly dark background, evocative of \u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chiaroscuro\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiaroscuro\"\u003ehiaroscuro\u003c\/a\u003e. 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